How to travel from Himeji to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Teshima is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Himeji to Teshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Teshima → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration1h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥6,025($44)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥2,740($20)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Teshima by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥2,740 ($20) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,025 ($44).
The distance between Himeji and Teshima is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Himeji and Teshima by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ¥6,025 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥2,740 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Himeji and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Himeji to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Uno Sta. then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Teshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥5,615 ($41).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1h 60m | ¥6,025($44) | every 4 hours | 126km (78 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 2hrs | ¥5,615($41) | every 4 hours | 116km (72 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 15m | ¥2,740($20) | every 4 hours | 119km (74 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Teshima
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Airports near Teshima
The following major airports near Teshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Teshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Teshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Teshima